TALK TOO MUCH
Echoes from East Broadway
OUR STORY
Then, they opened a take-out restaurant in a corner of this country. From the rural villages back in Fuzhou, they succeeded in carving out a space in America.
But with success came sacrifice. Not only did our parents give up their personal freedoms, but many of us also grew up in socially disconnected environments, stranded between assimilating into American life and helping out at the family restaurant.
We lacked a community that fully understood our struggles with family relations, social dynamics, and personal identity.
Fuzhou America is that safe space. Here, the kids of East Broadway find peers who think like us, sound like us, and feel like us. In four years, we’ve united over 8,200 Fuzhounese Americans on Subtle Fuzhou Traits and hosted over 125 events across eight cities.
Last year, we gathered to celebrate success stories and break down important issues in our community like mental health and intergenerational dynamics.
This year, we’re narrowing our focus to the voices defining the past, present, and future of what it means to be Fuzhounese and American.
TALK TOO MUCH will feature authors, artists, and journalists to lead discussions about our history and representation. And most importantly, you’ll be in a room surrounded by peers and their stories.
JOIN US for a day of learning, networking, and growing as a collective!
WHY ATTEND
HONOR
Connect with your roots and learn more about Fuzhou history and culture
EXPRESS
Challenge the FJ stereotype and own it. Unpack and express our differences, stories, and experiences.
CONNECT
Meet fellow FJs, share stories, and make long-lasting memories
TAKE-OUT ONLY
2022 Conference Recap
Our Community
Fuzhou America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the primary organization dedicated to promoting Fuzhounese American history,
culture, and community. Founded in 2019, we have an online community, Subtle Fuzhou Traits, of over 8,000 members
and 8 regional community chapters across the country.
Speakers
Meet our 2023 TALK TOO MUCH Speakers
VP of Growth at Exygy
Founder of Shop Causes
Baruch College Alumni
Educator, Entrepreneur, Mom,
and Bestselling Author
The New School '11
Founder, CEO at LCRE Group
LGTBQ2S+, Cornell '07, HBS'12
Mental Health Counselor in New York
Digital Content Creator
NYU'17
Multidisciplinary Artist in Queens
Member of United Scenic Artist
Local 829, NYU '13
Small Business Owner
Golden Venture Lead Translator
Inter-media artist,
Filmmaker, and Poet
USC'18
Announcing More Speakers Soon!
MCs
Meet our 2023 TALK TOO MUCH MCs
through Sports and Food
NYU'18
at The Rover
Conference Team
Meet our 2023 TALK TOO MUCH Conference Team!
The Venue
TALK TOO MUCH will be hosted at the D'Angelo Ball Room at St. Johns University
81-98 170th St, Jamaica, NY 11432
Past Sponsors
FAQs
Doors open at 9:30AM. People are free to mingle and connect freely before the conference starts at 10:30AM. There will be mini-breaks for socializing in between segments. The last program will be dedicated time for networking. There will also be an afterparty as well!
There won’t be individual break out sessions.
All talks will be recorded and shared on our social media channels.
Lunch will be included in the cost of the ticket. We will have a vegan option.
The conference will run on Sept 9th, 2023 EST from 10:00am-5:00pm @ St. John’s University -D’Angelo Ballroom 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens NY 11439. Direction to St. John's University https://www.stjohns.edu/queens-residential-campus/directions-and-area-hotels
You can reach us at conference@fuzhouamerica.org or message us on Instagram/Facebook at @fuzhouamerica.
Yes! Please have your student ID ready day of during conference check in. Those who fail to present student ID will be required to pay full price GA tickets.
- ID
- Ticket
- Good vibes
- and maybe a friend(s) :)
Yes! Guests are permitted to park on campus. Please enter through Gates 2 and 3 on Utopia Parkway or for drop offs, through Gate 4 on Union Turnpike. https://www.stjohns.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/Queens-Campus-Map_May2023.pdf
Your registration includes entry into the event, lunch, and lifelong memories :)
We will be providing shuttle buses from NYC Chinatown. Please check off when purchasing tickets. Other public transportation options: https://www.stjohns.edu/queens-residential-campus/directions-and-area-hotels
We will not be live-streaming the event, but there will be recap clips that will be shared.
Of course! Bring your friends! -All the shared experiences and stories from the event will resonate with you, regardless of your background.
Wear something that is comfortable!
Photographers and videographers will be present at the conference to capture moments for promotional and archival purposes. By attending, you grant permission for your likeness to be used in event materials. Your privacy matters; if you have concerns, please inform staff. Contact us at conference@fuzhouamerica.org for questions.
If you’re interested in sponsoring our event, please send an email to conference@fuzhouamerica.org.
Yes! We sell individual tickets to the afterparty! Please note you must be 21+ to attend afterparty. Location: Flushing, NY Venue: TBD